Guidebook for Sanford
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft cocktail bar. Specializes in ciders. Large outdoor space.
Definite retro vibe. Appeals to younger crowd. Entertainment some nights. Trivia night. Taco Tuesday. Check out Facebook page.
Is it a bar with a furniture store or a furniture store with a bar? You decide. Enjoy craft cocktails while relaxing on hand-crafted furniture. They even make their own mixers at the Imperial.
18 locals recommend
The Imperial at Washburn Imports
116 E 1st StIs it a bar with a furniture store or a furniture store with a bar? You decide. Enjoy craft cocktails while relaxing on hand-crafted furniture. They even make their own mixers at the Imperial.
Great selection of wines at more-than-fair prices. Take a bottle home or enjoy it in this homey atmosphere. The wine club meets on Tuesday and food is usually on Thursday. Good selection of beers.
8 locals recommend
Ellen's Wine Room
440 Sanford AveGreat selection of wines at more-than-fair prices. Take a bottle home or enjoy it in this homey atmosphere. The wine club meets on Tuesday and food is usually on Thursday. Good selection of beers.
They only serve Belgium beer at Buster's and what a selection. At least 15 beers on tap and who knows how many bottled beers. Two hot meals served daily as well as sandwiches and cheese/meat boards.
19 locals recommend
Buster's Bistro
300 Sanford AveThey only serve Belgium beer at Buster's and what a selection. At least 15 beers on tap and who knows how many bottled beers. Two hot meals served daily as well as sandwiches and cheese/meat boards.
Sanford's 1st microbrewery offering a wide variety of brews. Now serving food.
16 locals recommend
Wops' Hops Brewing Company
419 Sanford AveSanford's 1st microbrewery offering a wide variety of brews. Now serving food.
Tuffy's Bottle Shop / Lounge
200 Myrtle AveAmazing selection of home brews with names as interesting as the beer itself. Good food and live entertainment on weekends. Sunday jazz brunch is excellent. Must try: Fried green tomatoes and Panty Dropper :-)
31 locals recommend
Sanford Brewing Company
400 Sanford AveAmazing selection of home brews with names as interesting as the beer itself. Good food and live entertainment on weekends. Sunday jazz brunch is excellent. Must try: Fried green tomatoes and Panty Dropper :-)
Food Scene
Good German food. They pack them in most nights of the week. Not sure what is better, the food or the entertainment. Great place for a group or if you want to be part of a group.
74 locals recommend
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StGood German food. They pack them in most nights of the week. Not sure what is better, the food or the entertainment. Great place for a group or if you want to be part of a group.
Very good simple Italian/Greek food at reasonable prices. Gyros, Calzones, pizza, burgers, dogs, lemon chicken soup, Greek salad. Get the idea? Oh, and the dessert case. Try to pass that up.
13 locals recommend
The Original Christo's
107 W 1st StVery good simple Italian/Greek food at reasonable prices. Gyros, Calzones, pizza, burgers, dogs, lemon chicken soup, Greek salad. Get the idea? Oh, and the dessert case. Try to pass that up.
The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
112 E 1st StThe Smiling Bison - Sanford
107 Magnolia AveSt Johns Rivership Co
433 N Palmetto AveSanford Pizza Company
350 E Seminole BlvdRosie Lee Tea Co. @ The Collective
108 S Park AveWho knew there were so many different varieties of marshmallows?! Ice cream is great also.
14 locals recommend
Wondermade
214 E 1st StWho knew there were so many different varieties of marshmallows?! Ice cream is great also.
Essentials
German deli owned by Hollerbachs - around the corner. All kinds of German delights - coffee, chocolate, meats and pates, and beer. In a pinch, you can buy anything the restaurant sells as well.
11 locals recommend
Hollerbach's Magnolia Square Market
117 Magnolia AveGerman deli owned by Hollerbachs - around the corner. All kinds of German delights - coffee, chocolate, meats and pates, and beer. In a pinch, you can buy anything the restaurant sells as well.
Loaded with information about all things Sanford. Great place to pick up a souvenir.
41 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Sanford
214 E 2nd StLoaded with information about all things Sanford. Great place to pick up a souvenir.
Parks & Nature
Great small town zoo. Also has Zoom Air Zip line.
132 locals recommend
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W Seminole BlvdGreat small town zoo. Also has Zoom Air Zip line.
Winter or summer, this is a must-see. Manatees populate the springs in the winter months with over 400 spotted in a single day. In the summer, cool off in the springs that are a constant 72 degrees year round. Rent a float, canoe, or kayak. Pack a lunch. The best part may be the $6.00 admission for a carload.
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveWinter or summer, this is a must-see. Manatees populate the springs in the winter months with over 400 spotted in a single day. In the summer, cool off in the springs that are a constant 72 degrees year round. Rent a float, canoe, or kayak. Pack a lunch. The best part may be the $6.00 admission for a carload.
In addition to the springs and Ecotour, you can make you own pancakes at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill on property.
44 locals recommend
De Leon Springs
In addition to the springs and Ecotour, you can make you own pancakes at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill on property.
Part of the sping-to-spring system in Central Florida. The last leg is being completed now (Fall/2019) and will complete the circle around Lake Monroe.
20 locals recommend
Sanford RiverWalk
East Seminole BoulevardPart of the sping-to-spring system in Central Florida. The last leg is being completed now (Fall/2019) and will complete the circle around Lake Monroe.
Arts & Culture
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E 1st StCelebration of South Folk Art.
Sanford Museum
520 E 1st StLocal history.
Entertainment & Activities
Good food. Great view of the St. John's River. Take an ecotour.
16 locals recommend
Swamp House Riverfront Grill
488 W Highbanks RdGood food. Great view of the St. John's River. Take an ecotour.
Aerobic drinking/Booze cruise. Fun way to see the downtown watering holes. Be prepared to peddle your ___ off. Better in cooler months :-)
9 locals recommend
Limo Cycle
303 W 3rd StAerobic drinking/Booze cruise. Fun way to see the downtown watering holes. Be prepared to peddle your ___ off. Better in cooler months :-)
A 1920s movie theater that has been completely refurbished. Now hosting plays, movies, musical groups, etc.
23 locals recommend
Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia AveA 1920s movie theater that has been completely refurbished. Now hosting plays, movies, musical groups, etc.
Buzz Boat
531 N Palmetto AveRents everything from jet skis to a Hatteras. Great way to explore the St. John's River.